Mckinley Technology Hs

McKinley Technology High School emphasizes rigorous, STEM-centered instruction that builds critical thinking through real-world problem-solving and hands-on learning. Their mission focuses on developing the whole child by fostering innovation and a passion for learning through meaningful academic and extracurricular experiences that prepare students for postsecondary education and careers.

McKinley Technology High School’s website points families to My School DC for admissions and promotes open houses (e.g., a Winter Open House listed for Wednesday, December 10, 5:30–7:30 PM). (mckinleytech.org) To apply for grades 9–11, submit a My School DC high-school application (the SY2026–27 application opened December 15, 2025 and the grades 9–12 deadline was February 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; families could optionally adjust school rankings until March 13, 2026 at 5 p.m.). (enrolldcps.dc.gov) McKinley is a DCPS selective high school with additional requirements in the application process, including report cards (final SY24–25 and SY25–26 first quarter) with a required 3.0+ GPA in English/History/Math/Science, two online recommendations (English teacher and Math teacher), plus an in-person on-site essay and a group interview as part of review. (myschooldc.org) Lottery results (and initial waitlist positions) for SY2026–27 were released March 27, 2026, with a lottery-match enrollment deadline of May 1, 2026; after results day, post-lottery applications can be submitted to join waitlists (generally added below lottery applicants, and offers are not guaranteed). (enrolldcps.dc.gov) Waitlists are driven by how you rank schools (you’re waitlisted for schools ranked above your match, or all listed schools if unmatched), but selective programs can remove students from waitlists if deemed ineligible, and DCPS selective high schools/programs (including McKinley) do not offer lottery preference/priority categories. (myschooldc.org)